If you’re into all things occult and mystical, you have probably already come across the phrase “divine feminine” in one of your Instagram or TikTok scrolling sessions. The somewhat vague term suggests a mysterious type of spirituality that is connected to feminine energy. You might imagine wise witchy women in cloaks à la Dune’s Bene Gesserit or Shakespeare’s three sisters as seen in Macbeth. Maybe, you imagine a Goop-y Gwyneth Paltrow-esque goddess woman, lighting candles and uncorking mysterious oils and creams. Perhaps, you are even picturing Minah’s doomed sisterhood in The Traitors.
Whatever witchy images spring to mind, chances are, you are still a tad confused. What exactly is the divine feminine? And can we incorporate the concept into our own day-to-day lives? We spoke to tarot reader and author Alice Grist to find out.
What is the divine feminine?
Simply put, the divine feminine is a kind of catch-all term to refer to a feminine form of spirituality — and it’s a concept that has ancient roots.
“The divine feminine is the spirituality that runs through our everyday life as girls and women,” Girst explains. “It may come to us as insight, intuition, sudden knowings or even psychic or supernatural experiences.”
While it may sound like something that’s a little woo woo, a little out there, it can be used practically. “It is something you can begin to work with, finding it a great accompaniment to a well lived life,” she says. “As you dive into your divine feminine there will be deeper self knowing and a connection to the world around you that feels quite natural but also magical.”
The power of the divine feminine
Why is connecting to the divine feminine so powerful?
“A connection to an inner divine feminine is powerful because it will consistently guide you towards a better life and a higher version of yourself,” says Grist. “It provides deep self knowing and growth beyond the limitations you have so far experienced in life.”
Working from a place of connection to the divine feminine, she says, can sometimes even be life-changing. “It bring light, peace and joy to your life in the most unexpected ways,” she says.
How to tap into your inner divine feminine energy
That’s all very well and good — but on a practical level, how do we tap into the divine feminine?
Grist suggests by beginning with some simple reflections on spiritual moments in your life.
“I would ask women to think on the incredible experiences they have had that have seemed uncanny or weirdly coincidental, things that have a tinge of magic, and begin to recognise the divine feminine showing itself in those moments,” she says.
The first step is to trust your intuition when these odd, magical moments occur.
“Listen to those quiet intuitions and think on the times you have ignored your better knowing,” she says. “Start to pay attention to the things that you deep down know and give yourself permission to follow the desires of your heart.”
Another great way to connect with your inner divine feminine energy is to explore your creative side. “Creativity and imagination are both beautiful ways to connect to the divine feminine, too,” she adds. “Finding your deepest truth and aligning with it will help you manifest, connect and grow your life alongside the feminine divine in the most mind boggling of ways.”
